Owner`s manual

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1.0 SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: Do not operate the appliance with the
glass front removed, cracked or broken.
Replacement of the glass should be done by a
licensed or qualified service person.
(The whole window unit may be temporarily
removed by the owner for cleaning the interior of
the firebox, etc.)
Only the authorized Valor replacement window
unit listed in the repair parts booklet must be
fitted - never use substitutes.
If the glass is damaged search inside and adjacent
to the appliance for any glass fragments.
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.
Children and adults should be alerted to the
hazards of high surface temperatures and should
stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
Young children should be carefully supervised
when they are in the same room as the appliance.
Clothing or other flammable material should not
be placed on or near the appliance.
This appliance must be installed and repaired by a
qualified service person. The appliance should be
inspected before use and at least annually by a
professional service person. More frequent
cleaning may be required due to excessive lint
from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is
imperative that control compartments; burners
and circulating air passageways of the appliance
are kept clean.
Keep curtains, clothing, furniture and other
flammable materials a safe distance from all parts
of the appliance and its vent system.
Keep the appliance area well clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
Never attempt to burn paper or any other material
in the appliance.
The venting terminal must not be recessed into a
wall or siding.
The vent terminal on the outside wall must be
kept free from obstructions. No objects should be
placed within 2 feet (60cm) of the vent terminal.
The terminal is hot during operation and requires
a guard if it is accessible to any person. An
approved Valor guard is available from your
dealer.
During extreme weather conditions ensure that
the vent outlet is free from ice and snow before
attempting to light.
Do not use this appliance if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the appliance and to replace
any part of the control system and any gas control,
which has been under water.
NOTE
When operating your new fireplace for the first time, some vapors may be released due to the burning of curing
compounds used in the manufacture of the appliance. They may cause a slight odor and could cause the flames to be the
full height of the firebox, or even slightly higher, for the first few hours of operation. It is also possible that these vapors
could set off any smoke detection alarms in the immediate vicinity. These vapors are quite normal on new appliances and
are totally harmless. After a few hours use the vapors will have disappeared and the flames will be at their normal height.
During the first hour of use the ceramic firebox walls may go a smoky color. This is not soot. It is a temporary effect
lasting only while the ceramic material becomes stabilized. The walls will revert to their initial color after your fire has
been used for one or two hours.